Severance agreements are often used by employers to ensure a smooth transition for employees who are leaving the company. These agreements typically include confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses that prohibit the employee from speaking negatively about the company or revealing confidential information. However, a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has paved the way for employees to challenge
In recent years, the issue of workplace sexual harassment has come to the forefront of public discussion, with movements such as Me Too leading to increased awareness and scrutiny. To combat sexual harassment in the workplace, it is crucial for employers to have strong policies in place that clearly outline acceptable behaviors and consequences for harassment. Under New York State
In recent years, tattoos have become increasingly popular and accepted as a form of self-expression. However, when it comes to the workplace, the issue of visible tattoos can be controversial. Employers have the authority to set dress code policies, but they must also be careful to avoid discriminating against employees based on their race, religion, or other protected class. In
Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be a pervasive problem, affecting the lives of countless employees every year. While legal protections are in place to help combat this issue, it remains the responsibility of employers to take proactive steps to prevent harassment from occurring in the first place. In this article, we will explore the issue of sexual harassment
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the American job market, resulting in many workers losing their jobs, leaving the workforce, or struggling to find employment. While the pandemic has undeniably played a role in the current talent shortfall, a recent study has revealed that it is not the only factor involved. The study’s findings have raised concerns about the future
In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the problem of discrimination based on body weight and height. In response to this issue, lawmakers in New York City have proposed new legislation that seeks to prevent discrimination based on these factors. The proposed bill would offer legal protection to individuals based on their body size in areas such as
A new workplace survey reveals a concerning trend of female workers in the UK aged over 45 facing high levels of sexist behavior and harassment in their workplaces. The results indicate that female workers over 45 are nearly twice as likely to experience sexist behavior in the workplace compared to their younger counterparts. Moreover, a staggering 12% of females aged
California’s pay transparency law is already having a significant impact, as companies come closer to closing the gender pay gap and achieving equal pay. Among the top 10 metropolitan areas with the highest increase in pay transparency from February 2022 to February 2023, eight are in California, with San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara leading the way at 267.6%. The percentage of job
Despite significant progress in the workforce in recent years, gender pay gap remains a pervasive issue. Women continue to earn less than men, even when they hold the same positions and possess equivalent qualifications. According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, in 2022, women earned, on average, only 82% of what men were paid for the same work. This
The U.S. Department of Labor has rescinded a rule implemented by the Trump administration that protected federal contractors from anti-discrimination laws related to religion. The Biden administration has recently made progress towards promoting equality and ending discrimination in the workplace. They have rescinded a Trump administration rule that permitted federal contractors to claim religious exemptions to certain anti-discrimination laws. The
Despite years of progress towards gender equality in the workplace, many women continue to face unfair treatment when it comes to parenthood. According to a report titled “Women in Work Index 2023” by PwC, on March 7, the “motherhood penalty” still exists and hinders women’s progress at work. This penalty refers to the disadvantages and obstacles that mothers face in
A new bill has been recently proposed in Spain, which seeks to make important changes to the country’s maternity leave policies and provide increased protection for women. This monumental advancement in feminist causes has been met with both praise and criticism, as many debate the potential benefits and drawbacks of this new law. The proposed bill seeks to make a
